Traeger Stock Discussion

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$Weber (WEBR.US)$ I've owned several simple charcoal webber grills, one lasting over 15yrs while sitting outside covered. I like the basic product, but it's foray into proprane grills brings it into a crowded and competitive market. Newcomers like $Traeger (COOK.US)$ and $Blackstone (BX.US)$ have made significant inroads in a market that has become more splintered. Will the tried and true Webber continue to grow, I'm skeptical, and watch out for a potential charcoal ban. I like the old school product, but not excited about the stock.

All IPO opening prices are volatile and it takes a couple of weeks, or months to settle down. But with the BBQ deeply rooted in humanity; somewhat a culture - every holiday season, every road trip, every impromptu gathering, this IPO smells good. If the pandemic brought $Peloton Interactive (PTON.US)$ to the roof where everyone starting home exercising, the post pandemic may likely see folks letting lose on their exercise regimes and  $Weber (WEBR.US)$ $Traeger (COOK.US)$

$Weber (WEBR.US)$’s advantages:
1) It is the market leader in the outdoor grill equipment business.
2) It has a greater variety of products for different budgets and wider distribution channels.
3) It will pay dividend which can attract dividend investors to hold its stock.
$Traeger (COOK.US)$ ’s advantages:
1) It is smaller and thus has more potential for growth.
2) Its CAGR of 28% is higher than Weber’s 10%.
3) It does not intend to pay dividend which means more capital can be invested in growing the business.
Taking into account the above, I believe Weber will achieve similar succcess for its IPO. I predict it can reach a target price of $17-18.
Disclaimer: The above is just my non-expert opinion. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to i...

After the strong posting results of $Traeger (COOK.US)$ , $Weber (WEBR.US)$ will definitely battle to better ther results with their strong history with 25% and more. Sales had been impressive during this pamdamic (60% increase)!

$Weber (WEBR.US)$ $Traeger (COOK.US)$  Missed Grill/BBQ very much.